The opening ceremony of this year’s Indigenous Peoples Month celebration on October 13, 2026 at the Foro de Intramuros will have colorful activities to highlight the importance of the event.
The festivities will start with a parade at 8:00 AM featuring all 41 participating IP clusters from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, dressed in their traditional wear along the walls of Intramuros, followed by the ceremonial opening program at 9:00 AM.
The event will be graced by eight Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan namely, MB Barbara Ofong, MB Rosie Sula, MB Estelita Bantilan, MB Samporonia Madanlo, MB Marife Ganahon, MB Adelita Bagcal, MB Bundos Fara, and MB Teofilo Garcia.
(Rene Napenas/Anne Cabrera)
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